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Mark Dunagan Commentaries

1 Corinthians 7:32

But. would have you to be free from cares. He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

'free from cares' -'But. want you to be free from concern.' (NASV); 'free from all anxieties' (Mon); 'I don't want you to worry.' (Beck) Note the love of God for these people. Paul doesn't want to burden them down, he wants to lighten their load. Jesus had the same desire. (Matthew 6:25; Matthew 11:28)

'He closed verse 28 by saying he wished to help them avoid pain. He repeats that in 32. Marriage brings vulnerability with it.' (McGuiggan p. 117)

'careful' -'concerned' (NASV). Note: Not all 'unmarried' people, but those who are faithful.

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